Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll be met at Lima's airport and transferred to your hotel for a 2 pm welcome meeting. After that, walk through downtown Lima checking out Plaza Mayor and the San Francisco Monastery's catacombs. Head to Alameda de Chabuca Granda, a local favorite, and try some street food including Peruvian doughnuts and mazamorra morada. Tonight, dinner is at one of the city's top restaurants with views overlooking ancient ruins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a top Lima restaurant with ancient ruins views, featuring traditional Peruvian dishes with modern twists)
Included Activities
- Downtown Lima walking tour
- Plaza Mayor visit
- San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs visit
- Alameda de Chabuca Granda tour and tastings
- Welcome Dinner at a top Lima restaurant with ancient ruins views
Optional Activities
- Private Larco Museum tour (USD50, based on 4 participants)
- Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour with Urban Adventures (USD39, based on 2 participants)
- Lima Pisco Making (USD35, based on 4 participants)
- Lima Water Show (USD40, based on 4 participants)
- Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience with Urban Adventures (USD85, based on 2 participants)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor San Francisco Monastery Alameda de Chabuca Granda - Day 2
Lima to Puerto Maldonado to Amazon Rainforest
Fly to Puerto Maldonado, then take a bus to the port to board motorized canoes into the Amazon rainforest. Watch for macaws, herons, alligators and capybaras along the way. You'll arrive at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion, your home for the next two nights in a 380-hectare private ecological reserve with 25 cabanas and expert local guides. After lunch, explore the Concepcion Trails with a guide, then join a Twilight River boat ride to spot caimans. Dinner features local Amazon ingredients.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion lodge), Dinner (Dinner a la carte featuring local Amazon ingredients)
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe transfer to Amazon rainforest
- Amazon Jungle - Lunch at lodge
- Concepcion Trails exploration with expert guide
- Twilight River boat ride
- Night boat tour
Landmarks/POIs Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion - Day 3
Amazon Rainforest
Start with breakfast, then board a dugout canoe across Lake Sandoval to see red howler monkeys, giant river otters and macaws. After lunch, you might check out the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a 344m network of suspension bridges high above the forest floor for spotting toucans, woodpeckers, monkeys and three-toed sloths. Gather around an Amazon bonfire with a local guide for drinks, snacks and jungle stories. Later, you can take an optional night walk to discover nocturnal activity or enjoy the lodge's spa before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Sandoval canoe excursion
- Amazon bonfire with local guide storytelling
- Optional Inkaterra Canopy Walkway suspension bridges walk
- Optional night jungle walk
Optional Activities
- Inkaterra Canopy Walkway (344m suspension bridge network)
- Night jungle walk
- Lodge spa services
Landmarks/POIs Lake Sandoval Inkaterra Canopy Walkway - Day 4
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Travel back to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Cusco, the former center of the Inca Empire. You'll arrive early afternoon and head out with your leader to explore the city. Visit Plaza de Armas and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cusco Cathedral, built atop an Inca palace. Meet a local historian guide who'll share insights into the building's art and architecture. Then visit the Coricancha Temple, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire. The evening is free to discover Cusco's restaurants and live music scene.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Cusco
- Plaza de Armas visit
- Cusco Cathedral tour with specialist historian guide
- Coricancha Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Inca Museum (PEN10 entrance fee)
- Pisco Making with Urban Adventures (USD57, based on 2 participants)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral Coricancha Temple - Day 5
Cusco
This is a free day to explore Cusco at your own pace. Visit San Pedro market to practice bargaining and take photos, or return to Plaza de Armas for another look at the cathedral. Consider an optional cooking class at a local restaurant using fair trade products, take the half-day Inkilltambo trek to explore an archaeological site on the city's outskirts, or check out the fortress of Sacsayhuaman to see the impressive Inca stonework.
Optional Activities
- Optional cooking class at a local restaurant using fair trade products
- Half-day Inkilltambo trek to archaeological site
- Sacsayhuaman fortress visit
Landmarks/POIs San Pedro Market Sacsayhuaman Inkilltambo - Day 6
Cusco to Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo
Travel through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, passing maize crops and terraced valley walls. Visit the AMA Restaurant in Urubamba, a social enterprise providing job training for single mothers. Then meet the Willoq community to learn about local textile techniques and make your own bracelet with local women. You'll have a festive pachamanca lunch, then continue to Ollantaytambo. Explore the archaeological site with an expert guide who'll explain the Inca's engineering skills evident in aqueducts, irrigation canals, dams and terraces.
- Meals
- Lunch (Festive pachamanca lunch in Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Sacred Valley travel through maize crops and terraced fields
- AMA Restaurant snack and social enterprise learning
- Willoq community workshop visit and textile techniques learning
- Bracelet-making with local women
- Pachamanca lunch
- Ollantaytambo archaeological site exploration with expert guide
Landmarks/POIs Sacred Valley Ollantaytambo Urubamba - Day 7
Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Travel in style aboard the 360 Machu Picchu Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. High domed windows and an open-air observation carriage showcase incredible Andes views. Drop your belongings at the hotel, then take a short bus ride up the winding road to Machu Picchu. Your guide will lead you through the ruins and share stories of this 15th-century site, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Later, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes.
Included Activities
- 360 Machu Picchu Train journey with observation carriage
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided visit
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes - Day 8
Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Rise before sunrise and head back up to Machu Picchu for your second visit. Explore more of the temples, palaces and living quarters. Look at the mortar-free design that's earthquake-resistant and the precisely cut stones that fit so tightly a knife won't pass between them. Take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, then catch a train to Ollantaytambo. From there, drive back to Cusco for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu second visit
Optional Activities
- 1 Day Inca Trail Add-on (must pre-book, USD380)
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu - Day 9
Cusco to Lima
In the afternoon, fly from Cusco to Lima where you'll spend the night. In the morning, you'll depart Peru and head to Chile for the next stage of your adventure.
- Day 10
Lima to Santiago
Take your flight from Lima to Santiago. You'll be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, walk through Parque Forestal just steps from your hotel. After the meeting, head out for dinner with your leader and group. Chilean food is hearty and fresh, from baked casseroles to razor clams cooked in parmesan cheese.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with leader and group)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with leader and group
Landmarks/POIs Parque Forestal - Day 11
Santiago
Get to know Santiago on a tour with a local guide. Start in the artistic Lastarria district exploring charming neighborhoods and vibrant public spaces. Walk to Santa Lucia Hill for panoramic city views, then pass La Moneda Palace and visit Plaza de Armas, the city's cultural heart. Check out Parque Forestal and Bellavista's blend of street art and bohemian flair. Finish with lunch at Bocanariz, a top local restaurant perfect for Chilean wine. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet bodega lunch at Bocanariz, a top local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Santiago city tour with local guide
- Lastarria district exploration
- Santa Lucia Hill visit with panoramic views
- La Moneda Palace view
- Plaza de Armas visit
- Parque Forestal and Bellavista exploration
- Gourmet bodega lunch at Bocanariz
Landmarks/POIs Lastarria Santa Lucia Hill La Moneda Palace Plaza de Armas Bellavista - Day 12
Santiago to Casablanca Valley to Valparaiso
Enjoy a free morning in Santiago, perhaps visiting Mercado Central, the celebrated fish market. Begin the journey to Valparaiso with a wine tasting stop in the Casablanca Valley, Chile's fastest growing wine region. Visit a vineyard focused on sustainable and organic viticulture, sampling chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Continue to Valparaiso, famous for its brightly hued houses spread over hills overlooking the ocean. Your Feature Stay hotel dates to 1885 and sits in the historic heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Enjoy an introduction to pisco on the rooftop.
Included Activities
- Casablanca Valley winery tour and tasting
- Valparaiso rooftop pisco sours introduction
Landmarks/POIs Mercado Central Casablanca Valley Valparaiso - Day 13
Valparaiso
Explore Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre since 2003, on a walking tour with a local guide. The hills of Cerro Concepcion and Cerro Alegre are dotted with colored houses, cobbled streets, galleries, restaurants and shops. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, housed in a beautiful art nouveau chalet. Tonight, maybe visit an iconic local restaurant credited with inventing chorrillana, a legendary Chilean dish made of French fries topped with beef, eggs and fried onions.
Included Activities
- Valparaiso walking tour with local guide
- Cerro Concepcion and Cerro Alegre exploration
- Museum of Fine Arts visit
Optional Activities
- La Sebastiana Museo de Pablo Neruda (CLP8000 entrance fee)
Landmarks/POIs Cerro Concepcion Cerro Alegre Museum of Fine Arts - Day 14
Valparaiso to Mendoza
Depart Valparaiso and head back to Santiago to catch an international flight to Mendoza. As your plane crosses the Andes, you might catch a glimpse of Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas at 6962m/22,838ft. In Mendoza, get to know the lively city on a gentle stroll around its wide streets with your local leader. Technically a desert city, extensive irrigation makes Mendoza remarkably green. Check out tree-lined spaces like Parque San Martin and Plaza Espana, and explore the bustling Peatonal Sarmiento street. Enjoy dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with leader and group)
Included Activities
- Mendoza leader-led orientation walk
- Parque San Martin and Plaza Espana exploration
- Peatonal Sarmiento street visit
- Dinner at a local restaurant with group
Landmarks/POIs Mount Aconcagua Parque San Martin Plaza Espana - Day 15
Mendoza
Mendoza produces nearly three-quarters of Argentina's wine, with Malbec as its signature varietal. Today, you'll experience this wine at its source with tours and tastings at three innovative wineries, each with distinct styles. Meet a local wine expert to learn about grape varieties and production methods. Sample award-winning bottles while taking in Andes views. Enjoy a special closed-door gourmet lunch at one of the wineries with several courses paired with carefully selected wines. Tonight, you might test your palate by pairing wines with authentic Argentine asado.
- Meals
- Lunch (Special closed-door gourmet lunch at one of the wineries with several courses paired with carefully selected wines)
Included Activities
- Tour of three wineries
- Wine tastings at three wineries
- Local wine expert consultation
- Gourmet winery lunch with wine pairings
Optional Activities
- Authentic Argentine asado dinner with wine pairing
Landmarks/POIs Mendoza wine region - Day 16
Mendoza to Buenos Aires
Fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, then spend the afternoon soaking up the Argentinean capital's mix of European and Latin culture on an orientation walk with your leader around the fashionable Palermo neighborhood. This lively area is known for fashion, design, green spaces and thriving dining and nightlife, with traditional houses converted into boutiques and bars creating a bohemian feel. The evening is free to explore at your own pace, visiting a tango bar, catching a football match, or finding a great local eatery.
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires leader-led orientation walk
- Palermo neighborhood exploration
Optional Activities
- Tango bar visit
- Football match (subject to availability, from BRL400)
- Local restaurant exploration
Landmarks/POIs Palermo - Day 17
Buenos Aires
Head out of the city for a relaxing and enriching day in the northern suburbs with your private guide and transportation. Explore the charming areas of San Isidro and Tigre, including a local artisan market and the scenic Paseo Victorica, a tree-lined promenade known for its European architecture. Board a private boat to navigate the serene waterways of the Parana Delta, the third largest in the world. Meet local islanders (known as isleños) and discover how they've transformed swampy terrain into a thriving community. Stop on one of the islands for a homemade lunch. Swim, kayak or relax before returning to the city for a free evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Homemade lunch on island featuring regional flavors)
Included Activities
- San Isidro and Tigre exploration
- Local artisan market visit
- Paseo Victorica walk
- Private boat navigation of Paraná Delta
- Island stop with homemade regional lunch
- Optional swimming and kayaking on island
Optional Activities
- Swimming on island
- Kayaking on island
Landmarks/POIs San Isidro Tigre Paseo Victorica Paraná Delta - Day 18
Buenos Aires
Enjoy a free day for your own explorations of Buenos Aires. At 5pm, a meeting takes place in your hotel to welcome any new travelers joining you for the next leg. After the meeting, learn what local life looks like and head for a traditional Asado feast. Chat with your friendly host about Argentina while enjoying beef empanada, choripan (grilled chorizo sandwich), bruschetta topped with blood sausage, ojo de bife (ribeye steak) and local wine. If the rhythm of Buenos Aires inspires you, keep the evening going with a post-dinner tango show.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner - Traditional Asado feast featuring beef empanada, chorípán (grilled chorizo sandwich), bruschetta topped with blood sausage, ojo de bife (ribeye steak) and local wine)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner - Traditional Asado feast with local host
- Asado feast with local wine
Optional Activities
- Post-dinner tango show
- Day 19
Buenos Aires
Discover the history, cultural influences and architectural heritage of Buenos Aires on a city tour with a local guide. Visit La Boca with its brightly painted houses, Plaza de Mayo with the original town hall and presidential palace (the Pink House), and historic Monserrat and San Telmo neighborhoods. Explore the ornate mausoleums at Recoleta Cemetery, and visit Teatro Colon, one of the world's finest opera houses with marble staircases, stained-glass windows and gold leaf balconies. See Floralis Generica, a huge metal flower by Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano. After an afternoon of free time, regroup for the El Ajibe Tango Show in San Telmo with a live tango performance and three-course a la carte meal with wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (El Ajibe Tango Show dinner - Three-course a la carte meal with Malbec and Chardonnay wines)
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires city tour with local guide
- La Boca visit
- Plaza de Mayo visit
- Pink House view
- Monserrat and San Telmo neighborhoods exploration
- Recoleta Cemetery visit
- Teatro Colon guided tour
- Floralis Generica visit
- El Ajibe Tango Show and dinner
Optional Activities
- Dancefloor tango participation at El Ajibe
Landmarks/POIs La Boca Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Monserrat San Telmo Recoleta Cemetery Teatro Colon Floralis Generica - Day 20
Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu
Transfer to the airport and board a flight to Puerto Iguazu in Argentina. You'll spend the next two days exploring Iguazu Falls from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides. Today focuses on the Brazilian side, which offers unforgettable panoramic views. At over 2km in length and made up of 275 waterfalls, Iguazu is taller than Niagara Falls and spans a wider area than Victoria Falls. You can opt to take an optional helicopter flight for an eagle-eye view.
Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls Brazilian side tour
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Iguazu Falls (BRL630, minimum 3 people)
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Day 21
Puerto Iguazu
Rise early for an excursion to the Argentinian side of the falls, where you can get close to this incredible feat of nature. A system of boardwalks allows you to access incredible viewing points. You can also opt for a Zodiac ride beneath the cascades. This afternoon, visit a Guarani community, one of the few remaining original inhabitants of the region. Meet with a community member to learn about native tools used for daily activities. Your host will show you around and explain the Guarani way of life and how they've preserved traditions. Return to your hotel for a leisurely evening.
Included Activities
- Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls tour with boardwalk access
- Guarani community visit
Optional Activities
- Zodiac ride beneath the cascades (USD90)
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Day 22
Puerto Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro
Take a flight from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro. Once settled into your Feature Stay hotel a stone's throw from the beach, join your leader on an orientation walk to get a feel for this lively city and learn about its layered history. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. You might head down to the famous white sands of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches to get a snapshot of local life. If you'd like to listen to some live music, head to Lapa and join the locals for some dancing.
Included Activities
- Rio de Janeiro leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Copacabana and Ipanema beaches visit
- Lapa neighborhood live music and dancing
Landmarks/POIs Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Lapa - Day 23
Rio de Janeiro
Get to know the sights and sounds of Rio on a full-day tour with your leader. Visit Corcovado Mountain for expansive views over the city from the base of the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Head to the creative neighborhood of Santa Teresa and continue to the famous Selaron Steps to see Chilean artist Jorge Selaron's famous artwork. Give your feet a break during a lunch stop in a restored home dating to 1907. Finally, visit the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and enjoy the views. After your tour, relax, hit the beach or explore further. Tonight, maybe enjoy a final dinner with your group to celebrate a brilliant adventure.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop in a restored home dating to 1907)
Included Activities
- Rio de Janeiro city tour with leader
- Corcovado Mountain visit
- Christ the Redeemer statue visit
- Santa Teresa neighborhood exploration
- Selaron Steps visit
- Lunch stop in restored 1907 home
- Sugarloaf Mountain visit
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner
- Beach visit
- Further neighborhood exploration
Landmarks/POIs Corcovado Mountain Christ the Redeemer Santa Teresa Selaron Steps Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 24
Rio de Janeiro
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you'd like to extend your stay in Rio de Janeiro, speak to your booking agent to arrange additional accommodation in advance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
